The Best Dresses of the Year

Head-turning gowns in unusual colors, sexy shapes or with intricate detailing made these stars standouts on the red carpet

  • BEST GATHERS  photo | Beyonce Knowles

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Updated: Wednesday Sep 13, 2006 | 05:00 PM EDT

BEST GATHERS

Beyoncé was pure elegance in this heavily gathered white Roberto Cavalli gown at New York City's Rainbow Room.